Origin
Yonkers, NY
Evening in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 4m
Distance
378.1 mi
608 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yonkers, NY
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Perrysburg, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Yonkers, NY to Perrysburg, NY is 378.1 miles and takes about 8h 4m via Long Mountain Parkway and I 86, with a fuel budget near $60 and enough daylight to finish in a day if you start early. This trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within New York State. With a recommended two days for the drive, you'll have ample time to break up the travel. This route offers a straightforward path for those looking to connect these two points without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
189 miles from Yonkers, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 57m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Mountain Parkway | 107.6 mi | 2h 15m |
| I 86 | 100 mi | 1h 56m |
| NY 17 | 33.7 mi | 40m |
| State Highway 39 | 25 mi | 35m |
| Genesee Expressway | 22.8 mi | 26m |
| New York State Thruway | 16.6 mi | 22m |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| Nunda-Dansville Road | 12.4 mi | 16m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,201 veh/hr typical · worst 1,535
Quietest
2 AM
~81 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers, NY and Perrysburg, NY.
Start on US 9; NY 9A
Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Nepperhan Avenue
Turn right onto NY 9A
Turn left onto NY 9A
Continue on Tuckahoe Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 87
Take the exit
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Take the exit
Enter roundabout onto US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 390
Take the exit
Turn left onto NY 36
Turn left onto Lincoln Street
Turn left onto NY 36
Continue on NY 436
Continue on NY 436
Continue on NY 436
Continue on NY 436
Turn right onto NY 436
Continue on NY 19A; NY 436
Turn left onto NY 436
Turn left onto NY 39
Continue on NY 39
Continue on NY 39
Continue on NY 39
Turn right onto NY 16; NY 39
Continue on NY 16; NY 39
Turn left onto NY 39
Turn slight left onto NY 39
Continue on NY 39
Continue on NY 39
Continue on NY 39
Continue on NY 39
At end of road, turn left onto US 62; NY 39
Turn left onto US 62; NY 39
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; NY 39
Continue on NY 39
Continue on NY 39
Continue on NY 39
Continue on NY 39
Arrive at destination
Given the 8h 4m estimated drive time, it's sensible to split this trip over two days. Aim to leave Yonkers in the morning to maximize daylight. Your longest stretch without a significant break is over 107 miles, so plan your stops accordingly, perhaps every 2-3 hours. The $60 fuel cost is an estimate, so keep an eye on your gauge, especially as you move between Long Mountain Parkway and I 86. Consider where you'll stay overnight well in advance if you choose to break the trip.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 83 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189 miles or 3h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 189 miles or 3h 57m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Perrysburg, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Yonkers, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Yonkers, NY
Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Perrysburg, NY
Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
189 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Montague, NJNight 1
189 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Montague, NJ after about 189 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 189 miles from Yonkers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Long Mountain Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.6 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 189 miles or 4 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn left onto NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$59.68 one way
$119.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $66.70 | $133.41 |
| premium | $4.86 | $72.36 | $144.72 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $69.87 | $139.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.83
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$191–$301
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113.4 | 1 | $39.70 | $18.15 |
| Efficient EV | 94.5 | 1 | $33.08 | $15.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.2 | 1 | $52.93 | $24.20 |
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Perrysburg on Sunday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
42°F
Montague, NJ
189 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is mostly highway, with 81% of the 378.1 miles on major roads like I 86. You'll experience a longest stretch of 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway, which is a significant portion of the trip before you might encounter surface roads. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate the interstate system for the bulk of your travel.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Mountain Parkway and I 86. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Nepperhan Avenue.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 378.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Nepperhan Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.1 miles (NY 9A / Saw Mill River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Yonkers, NY and Perrysburg, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain and New York State Thruway.
Palisades Parkway North
Bear Mountain
New York State Thruway
Founded 1646
Yonkers is a city of 211,569 people (2020) in Westchester County. The third most populous city in New York state, Yonkers is a suburb of New York City and borders the Borough of the Bronx. Yonkers is known as the "City of Seven Hills," which are Park, Nodine, Ridge, Cross, Locust, Glen, and Church hills.
Top landmarks
Founded 1814
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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